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Wendy's Co

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7.800USD
+0.470+6.41%
Close 06/26, 16:00ETQuotes delayed by 15 min
1.48BMarket Cap
10.03P/E TTM

TradingKey Stock Score of Wendy's Co

Currency: USD Updated: 2026-06-26

Key Insights

Wendy's Co's fundamentals are relatively very healthy, and its growth potential is high.Its valuation is considered fairly valued, ranking 34 out of 119 in the Hotels & Entertainment Services industry.Institutional ownership is very high.Over the past month, multiple analysts have rated it as Hold, with the highest price target at 7.88.In the medium term, the stock price is expected to trend up.Despite an average stock market performance over the past month, the company shows strong fundamentals and technicals.The stock price is trading sideways between the support and resistance levels, making it suitable for range-bound swing trading.

Wendy's Co's Score

Industry at a Glance

Industry Ranking
34 / 119
Overall Ranking
111 / 4566
Industry
Hotels & Entertainment Services

Support & Resistance

Relevant data have not been disclosed by the company yet.

Score Analysis

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Media Coverage

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Wendy's Co Highlights

StrengthsRisks
The Wendy’s Company is primarily engaged in the business of operating, developing and franchising a system of distinctive quick-service restaurants. The Company’s menu includes made-to-order square hamburgers using beef, and fan favorites like the Spicy Chicken Sandwich and nuggets, Baconator, and the Frosty dessert. Its segments include Wendy’s U.S., Wendy’s International and Global Real Estate & Development. Wendy’s U.S. includes the operation and franchising of its restaurants in the United States. Wendy’s International includes the operation and franchising of its restaurants in countries and territories other than the United States. Global Real Estate & Development includes real estate activity for owned sites and sites leased from third parties, which are leased and/or subleased to franchisees, and also includes its share of the income of its Canadian restaurant real estate joint venture (TimWen). The Company and its franchisees have over 7,000 restaurants worldwide.
High Dividend
The company is a high dividend payer, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 105.19%.
Stable Dividend
The company has regularly paid dividends over the past 5 years, with the latest dividend payout ratio of 105.19%.
Undervalued
The company’s latest PE is 10.03, at a low 3-year percentile range.
Institutional Buying
The latest institutional holdings are 194.57M shares, increasing 0.19% quarter-over-quarter.
Held by Nelson Peltz
Star Investor Nelson Peltz holds 13.87M shares of this stock.
Higher Market Activity
The company has more investor interest, with a 20-day turnover ratio of 2.36.

Analyst Rating

Based on 26 analysts
Hold
Current Rating
7.882
Target Price
+7.52%
Upside Space
Data disclaimer: Analyst ratings and target prices are provided by LSEG for informational purposes only and do not constitute investment advice.

FAQs

How does TradingKey generate the Stock Score of Wendy's Co?

The TradingKey Stock Score provides a comprehensive assessment of Wendy's Co based on 34 indicators derived from over 100 underlying data points.
These indicators are categorised into six key dimensions: financial health, company profile, earnings forecasts, price momentum, institutional confidence, and risk assessment, collectively providing investors with a thorough analysis of Wendy's Co’s performance and outlook.

How do we generate the financial health score of Wendy's Co?

To generate the financial health score of Wendy's Co, we analyse various key financial indicators across several core dimensions, including financial fundamentals, earnings quality, operational efficiency, growth potential, and shareholder returns.
By integrating these comprehensive data, the financial health score not only reflects Wendy's Co's overall stability, operational efficiency, and growth potential but also captures the investment returns delivered to shareholders. This score aims to support rational decision-making for investors and other stakeholders. A higher score indicates a better financial health of Wendy's Co.

How do we generate the company valuation score of Wendy's Co?

To generate the company valuation score of Wendy's Co, we use several key financial ratios, including P/E, P/B, P/S, and P/CF. These metrics compare Wendy's Co’s market value to its earnings, assets, sales, and cash flow, serving as core indicators for assessing company value.
By analysing these ratios in an all-round manner, the valuation score reflects not only the market’s current perception of Wendy's Co’s value but also its future profitability and growth potential, thereby supporting more informed investment decisions. A higher score indicates a fairer valuation of Wendy's Co.

How do we generate the earnings forecast score of Wendy's Co?

To calculate the earnings forecast score of Wendy's Co, we consider various key indicators such as analyst ratings, financial forecasts, support and resistance levels, and peer comparisons:
Current ratings and price targets directly reflect analysts’ expectations, while the upside space indicates their views on the stock’s growth potential.
Financial metrics like earnings per share (EPS), revenue, net income, and earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) are core measures for assessing profitability.
By analysing the high, median, and low ranges of the target price, we can identify price trends and determine key support and resistance levels.
Comparing these indicators against peers provides context for the stock’s performance and helps anchor more realistic expectations.
These factors together form a comprehensive earnings forecast score that accurately reflects the stock’s expected financial performance and growth potential. A higher score suggests that analysts have a more optimistic outlook on Wendy's Co’s future.

How do we generate the price momentum score of Wendy's Co?

When generating the price momentum score for Wendy's Co, we examine momentum indicators including support and resistance levels as well as volume metrics.
Support levels represent price points where buying interest is strong enough to prevent further declines, while resistance levels indicate prices where selling pressure may hinder upward movement. By analysing typical price volume alongside total volume, we assess overall market activity and liquidity. These indicators help identify price trends and potential shifts, enabling more accurate predictions of future earnings.
This comprehensive approach can reflect market sentiment and enable rational forecasts of Wendy's Co’s prices. A higher score indicates a more stable short-term price trend for Wendy's Co.

How do we generate the institutional confidence score of Wendy's Co?

To generate the institutional confidence score of Wendy's Co, we analyse both the proportion of shares held by institutions and the number of shares they own. A higher institutional ownership percentage indicates strong confidence of professional investors, which is generally a positive signal about Wendy's Co’s potential. By examining the number of shares held, we gain deeper insight into institutions’ commitment and attitude toward the stock, as institutional investors typically conduct thorough analysis before making investment decisions. Understanding institutional confidence helps us refine earnings forecasts and provides a more reliable perspective on the company’s future performance and market stability. A higher score indicates greater institutional endorsement of Wendy's Co.

How do we generate the risk management score of Wendy's Co?

To assess the risk management score of Wendy's Co, we examine multiple key indicators related to returns, risk, volatility, and liquidity.
The highest and lowest daily returns reflect the potential size of gains and losses, while the Sharpe ratio measures risk-adjusted return performance. On the risk side, we analyse maximum drawdown and the return-to-drawdown ratio to identify extreme loss scenarios. Skewness helps assess the distribution of returns and whether performance may be biased. Volatility indicators—such as realised volatility and standardised true range—reveal price fluctuations. Downside risk-adjusted returns provide insight into potential losses and gains. Lastly, liquidity metrics like average turnover rate and turnover deviation indicate how actively the stock is traded.
These indicators together provide a multi-dimensional understanding of Wendy's Co’s risk-return profile, serving as core factors of the risk management score. A higher score indicates lower risk on the side of Wendy's Co.
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